Senators Announce Federal Grant for Massena Airport Equipment Upgrade
What happened
The town of Massena secured a major grant through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program for a significant equipment upgrade at Massena International Airport. The project, which totals $984,500, involves replacing a unit that had been in service for 23 years. The federal grant covers $935,275, while Massena is responsible for $24,612, matched by New York State with an additional $24,613.
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Why it matters
The funding package was announced by Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand as part of a larger $33.7 million federal funding package. The upgrade is necessary due to the failure of the existing equipment, which included four-wheel steering issues.
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Who's involved
- Kirsten GillibrandSenator involved in announcing the federal funding package.
- Chuck SchumerSenator involved in announcing the federal funding package.
- MassenaTown receiving the federal grant for the airport equipment upgrade.
- New YorkState providing matching funds for the local contribution.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MassenaSpeculative
The successful infrastructure upgrade could help attract business and tourism to the region.
- upstate New YorkSpeculative
Upstate New York might benefit from the increased regional business and tourism driven by the improved airport facilities.
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The entities involved
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Kirsten Gillibrand
American politician
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Chuck Schumer
American politician (born 1950)
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Massena
town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States
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North Country
geographic region of New York
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